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Visionary Jazz Pianist Cecil Taylor, 89, Dies

HeadlineApr 06, 2018

The visionary jazz pianist and composer Cecil Taylor has died at the age of 89. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He helped reshape the sound of jazz and improvised music.

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